Marcus Mason | Running Back

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Chargers claimed RB Marcus Mason off waivers from the Redskins.

Mason, 26, appeared in nine games for Washington last year and averaged 4.0 yards per carry on 32 totes. He doesn't do anything particularly well, but San Diego just needs warm bodies at tailback after cutting LaDainian Tomlinson and Michael Bennett. Mason will battle for a spot this summer. Mon, Mar 8, 2010 07:24:00 PM

The 'Skins released three running backs Thursday, leaving Clinton Portis and Anthony Alridge as the only backs on the roster. Mason will be in another camp this summer, threatening to lead the preseason in rushing yards. Thu, Mar 4, 2010 07:13:00 PM

Mason was on Washington's roster for the first six weeks or so of the season, but they chose Quinton Ganther over him in October. He doesn't do anything particularly well and is now No. 3 behind Rock Cartwright and Ganther. Mon, Nov 23, 2009 01:44:00 PM

Redskins offensive coordinator Sherman Smith says the Redskins will pick up a running back this week and mentioned Marcus Mason as a possibility.

Mason was with the team until he was cut on Oct. 20. He knows the offense and will probably be asked to step in as the No. 3 RB with Ladell Betts and Clinton Portis both out. Sun, Nov 22, 2009 06:08:00 PM

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The 'Skins released three running backs Thursday, leaving Clinton Portis and Anthony Alridge as the only backs on the roster. Mason will be in another camp this summer, threatening to lead the preseason in rushing yards.

Mason was on Washington's roster for the first six weeks or so of the season, but they chose Quinton Ganther over him in October. He doesn't do anything particularly well and is now No. 3 behind Rock Cartwright and Ganther.

The Patriots will work out free agent running backs Marcus Mason and Maurice Hicks Monday.

This doesn't speak well to Sammy Morris' (knee) availability for this week. The Patriots have three healthy running backs in Laurence Maroney, BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Kevin Faulk but could be looking for some practice bodies. Mason would be a candidate for the practice squad.

Redskins coach Jim Zorn dispelled the notion that RB Marcus Mason could be a goal-line option this season.

As expected. Zorn envisions Mason as a special teamer with no assurances of being active on a weekly basis. His main offensive role is to be ready for action should both Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts suffer injuries at the same time.

Beat writer Ryan O'Halloran thinks Marcus Mason could be used in short-yardage situations.

Not sure if we're buying this or the Washington Post's claim that Mason will be Clinton Portis' backup before the season is over. Mason was a camp darling and deserved to make the team but we highly doubt he'd ever take carries away from Ladell Betts or Portis.

According to Jason Reid of the Washington Post, RB Marcus Mason has made the roster.

It's a little bit of an upset. Mason struggles in pass protection but obviously showed enough this year. He'll be the fourth running back behing Clinton Portis, Ladell Betts and Rock Cartwright. The Redskins cut Mason at this time a year ago.

Mason was with Washington in preseason last year and has an idea about coach Jim Zorn's offense, but fellow waiver grab Anthony Alridge has a better chance to fill the team's need for a "speed" complement to Clinton Portis.

He replaces Jesse Chatman as the Jets' third back. Mason was in camp with the Redskins this summer and led the NFL in preseason rushing. He won't get the ball in New York barring injury to Thomas Jones or Leon Washington.

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Gordon is reportedly dealing with a "minor" bone bruise in the same knee which required microfracture surgery after his rookie year. That is at least slightly concerning, but neither the player nor his coach appears to be worried. "He’s sore," Anthony Lynn said. "He was sore last week. We’ll monitor him this week, but I’m sure he’ll be fine." As long as he is active, Gordon will be a locked-in RB1 against the Eagles.

Dontrelle Inman (groin) is questionable for Week 2 against the Dolphins.

Inman is set to make his season debut on Sunday after putting in a full week of practice. In a crowded receiving corps featuring Keenan Allen, Tyrell Williams and Travis Benjamin, it's doubtful Inman will draw enough targets to warrant fantasy consideration.

Williams is close to returning after a full week of limited practice, He’s running routes at full speed, but still needs to get cleared for team drills. Barring any setbacks, Williams looks in line for an early October return.

Chargers RT Joe Barksdale exited Week 2 against the Dolphins with a left foot injury.

Barksdale was bull-rushed over by Cameron Wake in the fourth quarter and was injured on the play. He was trying to come back in but stood up from the bench and threw his helmet on the ground before heading to the locker room. Veteran Chris Hairston has replaced Barksdale at right tackle.

Hairston tweeted the other day that the "doctor said I had blood clots," so we're assuming that's the issue here. Hairston filled in at right tackle in place of an injured Joe Barksdale in Week 2. L.A.'s line is in rough shape.